No Betting Odds on Fitna Movie, But Vegas Line on Dancing With the Stars

We are still waiting for one of the sportsbooks to post infinity-to-1 odds on the Geert Wilders film Fitna to win the 2009 Academy Award for Best Short Film. Wilders makes a movie that actually blames the terrorists for terrorism. This is a radical deviation from the inevitable nominees that will "document" that George Bush and the USA is the root of all evil.

We expect whoever first makes a documentary painting radical, militant bigot preacher Jeremiah Wright as a victim of a racist media to go away with the prize. But it's a long way before the 2009 Oscar betting line gets posted.  

While we await Fitna proposition bets, gamblers at NewBodog can bet on whether or not the Screen Actors Guild will hold a strike by the end of July. "No" is the heavy favorite at -600.

Better yet, or some may say "bettor yet," online bettors can also wager on who will win ABC's sixth version of Dancing With the Stars. Ice skater Kristi Yamaguchi is the slight favorite at 9/5 with the NFL's Jason Taylor at 7/4.

Some guy named Mario is 19/4, with Cristian de la Fuente at 10/1. Adam Carolla is given a decent shot at 18/1. Hot babe Shannon Elizabeth is 25/1. Elizabeth is an actress, model and poker player. Poker? He wouldn't want to?

The ageing Priscilla Presley is a long shot at 30/1, but she's given a better chance than both Marissa Jaret Winokur and Steve Guttenberg, each at 50/1. Check out the live updated odds as the show progresses.

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Astros-Padres Preview

The Houston Astros and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at PETCO Park.

The Astros will trot ace righthander Roy Oswalt out to the mound in this one, while it'll be ace righthander Jake Peavy toeing the rubber for the Padres.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Houston: 0-0 SU
San Diego: 0-0 SU

Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Next up:
San Diego home to Houston, Tuesday, April 1

 

Pirates-Braves Vegas Betting Odds

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Turner Field.

Ace righthander Ian Snell will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game, and the Braves will counter with veteran lefthander Tom Glavine.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Braves lost to Washington 3-2 as a -165 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).

Chipper Jones hit a solo homer for the Braves, while Tim Hudson went seven innings, allowing two runs on three hits to earn a no-decision.

Team records:
Pittsburgh: 0-0 SU
Atlanta: 0-1 SU

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a loss are 1-9

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Pittsburgh's last 25 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 16 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games

Next up:
Atlanta home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 2

 

Angels-Twins Pointers

The fans at The Metrodome will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins when they take their seats on Monday.

Righthander Jered Weaver will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day, and the Twins will counter with righthander Livan Hernandez.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 0-0 SU
Minnesota: 0-0 SU

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing LA Angels are 2-8
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Next up:
Minnesota home to LA Angels, Tuesday, April 1

 

Angels-Twins Pointers

The fans at The Metrodome will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins when they take their seats on Monday.

Righthander Jered Weaver will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day, and the Twins will counter with righthander Livan Hernandez.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 0-0 SU
Minnesota: 0-0 SU

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing LA Angels are 2-8
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Next up:
Minnesota home to LA Angels, Tuesday, April 1

 

Rangers-Mariners Pointers

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Monday when the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners meet at Safeco Field.

Righthander Kevin Millwood will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game, while the Mariners will counter Millwood with new ace lefthander Erik Bedard.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Texas: 0-0 SU
Seattle: 0-0 SU

Texas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Seattle are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

Next up:
Seattle home to Texas, Tuesday, April 1

 

Rockies-Cardinals Sports Betting Intel

The Colorado Rockies and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Busch Stadium.

The Rockies will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Jeff Francis in this game, and it'll be righthander Adam Wainwright toeing the rubber for the Cardinals.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Colorado: 0-0 SU
St. Louis: 0-0 SU

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 6-4
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Colorado are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Next up:
St. Louis home to Colorado, Wednesday, April 2

 

Giants-Dodgers Who Will Cover?

The division rival San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Dodger Stadium.

The Giants will give the ball to lefthander Barry Zito in this one, while it'll be righthander Brad Penny toeing the rubber for the Dodgers.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
San Francisco: 0-0 SU
Los Angeles: 0-0 SU

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

Next up:
LA Dodgers home to San Francisco, Tuesday, April 1

 

Mets-Marlins Pointspread Pointers

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the New York Mets and the Florida Marlins meet at Dolphin Stadium.

The Mets will give the ball to new ace lefthander Johan Santana in this one, and starting for the Marlins will be lefthander Mark Hendrickson.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 225-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
New York: 0-0 SU
Florida: 0-0 SU

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Florida are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

Florida most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Next up:
Florida home to NY Mets, Tuesday, April 1

 

Nationals-Phillies Pointers

The division rival Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.

The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Matt Chico in this game, while starting for the Phillies will be righthander Brett Myers.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Nationals defeated Atlanta 3-2 as a +155 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).

Ryan Zimmerman hit a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the ninth for Washington, while starter Odalis Perez allowed one run on four hits over five innings.

Team records:
Washington: 1-0 SU
Philadelphia: 0-0 SU

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington

Next up:
Philadelphia home to Washington, Wednesday, April 2

 

White Sox-Indians Who Will Cover?

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians meet at Progressive Field.

The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of Mark Buehrle in this game, while the Indians will counter with ace lefthander CC Sabathia.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Chicago: 0-0 SU
Cleveland: 0-0 SU

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 2-8
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 9-1
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Next up:
Cleveland home to Chi White Sox, Wednesday, April 2

 

Rays-Orioles Pointspread Pointers

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Camden Yards.

Righthander James Shields will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day, and the Orioles will counter Shields with righthander Jeremy Guthrie.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Tampa Bay: 0-0 SU
Baltimore: 0-0 SU

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Next up:
Baltimore home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, April 2

 

Brewers-Cubs Pointers

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs will meet on the field at Wrigley Field on Monday in a battle of division rivals.

The Brewers will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Ben Sheets in this game, while the Cubs will counter Sheets with righthander Carlos Zambrano.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Milwaukee: 0-0 SU
Chicago: 0-0 SU

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, April 2

 

Diamondbacks-Reds Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.

Ace righthander Brandon Webb will take the mound for the D-Backs to start this game, and it'll be righthander Aaron Harang who starts for the Reds.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Arizona: 0-0 SU
Cincinnati: 0-0 SU

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Arizona are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Next up:
Cincinnati home to Arizona, Wednesday, April 2

 

Blue Jays-Yankees Vegas Betting Odds

The Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees will meet on the field at Yankee Stadium on Monday in a battle of division rivals.

The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Roy Halladay in this game, while it'll be righthander Chien-Ming Wang toeing the rubber for the Yankees.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Toronto: 0-0 SU
New York: 0-0 SU

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 9-1
After playing Cleveland are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

Next up:
NY Yankees home to Toronto, Wednesday, April 2

 

Royals-Tigers Preview

The division rival Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Comerica Park.

Ace righthander Gil Meche will take the mound for the Royals to start this game, and it'll be righthander Justin Verlander toeing the rubber for the Tigers.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 220-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Kansas City: 0-0 SU
Detroit: 0-0 SU

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Next up:
Detroit home to Kansas City, Wednesday, April 2

 

Mavericks-Clippers Vegas Betting Odds

The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at STAPLES Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Mavericks lost to Golden State 114-104 as a 5.5-point underdog last time out. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (214).

Josh Howards scored a game-high 36 points for Dallas and Brandon Bass netted 21 points in the loss.

Al Thornton dropped 39 points to lead the Clippers past the Memphis Grizzlies 110-97 on Saturday night.

Los Angeles covered as 2.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 202-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Dallas has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Dallas: 45-28 SU, 30-39-4 ATS
Los Angeles: 22-51 SU, 32-41 ATS

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Golden State are 6-4
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Seattle are 6-4
After playing Memphis are 5-5
After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Dallas's last 15 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas
LA Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the LA Clippers last 15 games when playing Dallas
LA Clippers are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games when playing Dallas

Next up:
Dallas home to Golden State, Wednesday, April 2
LA Clippers at Seattle, Wednesday, April 2

 

Nuggets-Suns Who Will Cover?

The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at US Airways Center.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Suns listed as 6-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Kenyon Martin went for 30 points and 11 rebounds to lift the Nuggets past the Golden State Warriors 119-112 on Saturday night.

The game resulted in a push, with Denver listed as 7-point home favorites. The teams played under the 240-point total set by oddsmakers.

Amare Stoudemire scored 33 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the Suns over the New Jersey Nets 110-104 on Saturday night.

Phoenix covered as 5-point road favorites as the game played under the 224-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Denver has won 5 straight games.
Phoenix has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Denver: 45-28 SU, 40-33 ATS
Phoenix: 49-24 SU, 34-36-3 ATS

Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing Golden State are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Denver are 6-4
After playing New Jersey are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Denver

Next up:
Denver home to Phoenix, Tuesday, April 1
Phoenix at Denver, Tuesday, April 1

 

Wizards-Jazz Preview

The Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at EnergySolutions Arena.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Wizards lost to the Lakers 126-120 in overtime as a 7-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (210).

DeShawn Stevenson and Nick Young each scored 27 points for the Wizards and Caron Butler had 17 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.

The Jazz lost to Minnesota 110-103 as a 5.5-point favorite last time out. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (209.5).

Carlos Boozer led the Jazz with 25 points and 10 rebounds and Ronnie Brewer netted 20 points in the loss.

Team records:
Washington: 38-35 SU, 42-30-1 ATS
Utah: 48-26 SU, 39-35 ATS

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Utah most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 9-1
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
Washington is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Utah is 22-1 SU in its last 23 games at home
Utah is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Utah is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Washington
Utah is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games

Next up:
Washington home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, April 2
Utah home to Minnesota, Wednesday, April 2

 

Hawks-Grizzlies Who Will Cover?

The Atlanta Hawks and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at FedExForum.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 3-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Hawks defeated New York 114-109 as a 14-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (204).

Marvin Williams scored 27 points to go along with 11 rebounds for Atlanta, while Joe Johnson added 25 points and 13 assists in the win.

Rudy Gay scored 23 points and grabbed six boards for Memphis in its 110-97 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

Los Angeles covered as 2.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 202-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Atlanta has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Atlanta: 33-40 SU, 34-39 ATS
Memphis: 19-54 SU, 32-41 ATS

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing New York are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Memphis is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Memphis's last 13 games at home

Next up:
Atlanta home to Toronto, Wednesday, April 2
Memphis home to New York, Wednesday, April 2

 

Heat-Pacers Pointspread Pointers

The Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Heat lost to Boston 88-62 as a 22.5-point underdog last time out. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (184).

Ricky Davis and Chris Quinn both scored 14 points for Miami and Blake Ahearn deposited 12 points in the loss.

Danny Granger had 26 points, seven rebounds, and six assists to lift the Pacers past the New Jersey Nets 123-115 on Friday night.

Indiana won as 5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 218-point total posted by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Miami has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Miami: 13-60 SU, 28-44-1 ATS
Indiana: 30-43 SU, 34-37-2 ATS

Miami most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing New Orleans are 5-5
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing New Jersey are 2-8
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Miami home to New Orleans, Wednesday, April 2
Indiana at Boston, Wednesday, April 2

 

Raptors-Bobcats Preview

The Toronto Raptors and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Raptors lost to New Orleans 118-111 as a 3-point underdog last time out. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (199).

Chris Bosh led the Raptors with 21 points and Carlos Delfino had 18 points in the loss.

Emeka Okafor netted 21 points as the Bobcats upended the Portland Trail Blazers 93-85 on Saturday night.

Charlotte cashed as 5.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 192-point total set by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Charlotte has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Toronto: 37-36 SU, 37-36 ATS
Charlotte: 28-45 SU, 31-39-3 ATS

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing New Orleans are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-2
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Portland are 1-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 9 games
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Toronto at Atlanta, Wednesday, April 2
Charlotte home to Cleveland, Wednesday, April 2

 

CBI Finals: Bradley Braves vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane

The Bradley Braves and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Reynolds Center in the first game of the championship series of the CBI tournament.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Bradley advanced to the finals of the CBI tournament by upsetting Virginia 96-85 in the semifinals. Bradley won that game as 6.5-point underdogs, while the 181 points sailed OVER the posted total of 153.5.

Jeremy Crouch tossed in a game-high 27 points to lead Bradley, and Theron Wilson added 17 points in the win.

Ben Uzoh tossed in 22 points as Tulsa defeated Houston 73-69 in the tourney semifinals. Tulsa managed to cover the 3.5-point spread, and the 143 points fell UNDER the posted total of 144.

Jerome Jordan scored 18 points for Tulsa, and Rod Earls added 11 points in the win.

Team records:
Bradley: 20-15 SU, 18-14-1 ATS
Tulsa: 23-13 SU, 18-12-1 ATS

Bradley most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-2
Before playing Tulsa are 2-1
After a win are 8-2

Tulsa most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-3
Before playing Bradley are 2-1
After playing Houston are 3-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Bradley is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Bradley is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tulsa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tulsa is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

Next up:
Bradley home to Tulsa, Wednesday, April 2
Tulsa at Bradley, Wednesday, April 2

 

Mavericks-Warriors Who Will Cover?

The Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Oracle Arena.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as 5-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 216.

The Mavericks were thumped 118-105 by the Nuggets last time out, as a 9-point road underdog. The 223 points made it OVER the posted total of 215.

Jason Kidd had 19 points and 15 assists in a losing effort.

Baron Davis led the way for Golden State with 28 points and seven assists in its 119-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.

The game resulted in a push, with Denver listed as 7-point home favorites. The teams played under the 240-point total set by oddsmakers.

Team records:
Dallas: 45-27 SU, 30-38-4 ATS
Golden State: 44-28 SU, 32-40 ATS

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing LA Clippers are 8-2
After playing Denver are 9-1
After a loss are 5-5

Golden State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing San Antonio are 4-6
After playing Denver are 6-4
After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Dallas's last 20 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
Golden State is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

Next up:
Dallas at LA Clippers, Monday, March 31
Golden State at San Antonio, Tuesday, April 1

 

Mavericks-Warriors Who Will Cover?

The Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Oracle Arena.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as 5-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 216.

The Mavericks were thumped 118-105 by the Nuggets last time out, as a 9-point road underdog. The 223 points made it OVER the posted total of 215.

Jason Kidd had 19 points and 15 assists in a losing effort.

Baron Davis led the way for Golden State with 28 points and seven assists in its 119-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.

The game resulted in a push, with Denver listed as 7-point home favorites. The teams played under the 240-point total set by oddsmakers.

Team records:
Dallas: 45-27 SU, 30-38-4 ATS
Golden State: 44-28 SU, 32-40 ATS

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing LA Clippers are 8-2
After playing Denver are 9-1
After a loss are 5-5

Golden State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing San Antonio are 4-6
After playing Denver are 6-4
After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Dallas's last 20 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
Golden State is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

Next up:
Dallas at LA Clippers, Monday, March 31
Golden State at San Antonio, Tuesday, April 1

 

Heat-Celtics Pointers

The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 22-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game's total is sitting at 181.

The Heat were doused 85-69 by the Pistons last time out, as 20.5-point road underdogs. The combined 154 points fell UNDER the posted total of 179.

Blake Ahearn had 15 points for the Heat, and Chris Quinn netted 11 points with five rebounds and seven assists in the loss.

Paul Pierce had 27 points and nine assists to lead the Celtics over the New Orleans Hornets 112-92 on Friday night.

Boston covered as 6.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 196-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Miami has lost 2 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Miami: 13-59 SU, 28-43-1 ATS
Boston: 57-15 SU, 44-26-2 ATS

Miami most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Indiana are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 5-5
After playing New Orleans are 1-9
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Boston
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Boston is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami

Next up:
Miami at Indiana, Monday, March 31
Boston at Chicago, Tuesday, April 1

 

Hornets-Raptors Pointers

The New Orleans Hornets and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 3-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game's total is sitting at 198.

Chris Paul led New Orleans with 22 points and 10 assists in its 112-92 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night.

Boston covered as 6.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 196-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Chris Bosh went for 29 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Raptors to a 103-95 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

Toronto failed to cover as 13.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 195.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Toronto has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
New Orleans: 49-22 SU, 44-26-1 ATS
Toronto: 37-35 SU, 37-35 ATS

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Orlando are 6-4
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 2-8
After playing New York are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans
Toronto is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans

Next up:
New Orleans at Orlando, Tuesday, April 1
Toronto at Charlotte, Monday, March 31

 

76ers-Cavaliers Pointspread Pointers

The fans at Quicken Loans Arena will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers when they take their seats on Sunday.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 4-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game's total is sitting at 191.

Andre Miller led the way for Philadelphia with 16 points and 10 assists in its 107-93 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Phoenix covered as 1.5-point road favorites as the game played under the 216-point total set by sportsbooks.

LeBron James led Cleveland with 13 points in its 85-71 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Detroit covered as 7-point home favorites as the game played under the 181.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Philadelphia: 37-36 SU, 39-33-1 ATS
Cleveland: 40-33 SU, 34-39 ATS

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 20 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Cleveland's last 20 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Next up:
Philadelphia at New Jersey, Tuesday, April 1
Cleveland at Charlotte, Wednesday, April 2

 

Knicks-Hawks Pointers

The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Philips Arena.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Jamal Crawford led New York with 26 points in its 103-95 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

Toronto failed to cover as 13.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 195.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Mike Bibby went for 30 points and eight assists to lead the Hawks past the Chicago Bulls 106-103 on Friday night.

Atlanta couldn't cover as 5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 207-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 20-52 SU, 31-40-1 ATS
Atlanta: 32-40 SU, 34-38 ATS

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 1-9
After playing Toronto are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Memphis are 6-4
After playing Chicago are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York's last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York's last 13 games when playing Atlanta
New York is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games

Next up:
New York at Milwaukee, Tuesday, April 1
Atlanta at Memphis, Monday, March 31

 

 

Jazz-Timberwolves Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves meet at Target Center.

NewBoDog ddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Carlos Boozer scored 34 points and pulled down 17 rebounds as the Jazz cruised past the Los Angeles Clippers 121-101 on Friday night.

Utah covered as 16-point home favorites as the teams played over the 206-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Ryan Gomes led Minnesota with 17 points and 10 rebounds in its 99-84 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

San Antonio covered as 12.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 186.5-point total set by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Utah has won 3 straight games.
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Utah: 48-25 SU, 39-34 ATS
Minnesota: 18-53 SU, 33-37-1 ATS

Utah most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing LA Clippers are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing San Antonio are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Utah is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Utah
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Utah home to Washington, Monday, March 31
Minnesota home to Detroit, Tuesday, April 1

 

Rocket-Spurs Who Will Cover?

The Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at AT&T Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Tracy McGrady scored 23 points to lead the Rockets in a 97-86 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Rockets failed to cover the 11-point spread at home, and the 183 points fell UNDER the posted total of 190.5.

McGrady also had 11 rebounds and nine assists for the Rockets. Louis Scola had 18 points and 18 assists for a double-double performance in the win.

Manu Ginobili dropped 26 points as the Spurs got past the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-84 on Friday night.

San Antonio covered as 12.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 186.5-point total set by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
San Antonio has won 6 straight games.

Team records:
Houston: 49-23 SU, 41-29-2 ATS
San Antonio: 50-23 SU, 34-39 ATS

Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Sacramento are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Golden State are 10-0
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Houston is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
San Antonio is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

Next up:
Houston at Sacramento, Tuesday, April 1
San Antonio home to Golden State, Tuesday, April 1

 

Midwest Region Final: Davidson (10) vs. Kansas (1)

The bigger they come, the harder they fall. Is No. 1 Kansas ready for a fall at the hands of No. 10 Davidson or will they end the road for the little giant-killing school Sunday when they meet at Ford Field? The Wildcats have felled a No. 2 (Georgetown) and a No. 3 (Wisconsin) - why not a No. 1? Because they haven't faced a team as deep and balanced as the Jayhawks.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 10-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 146.

Stephen Curry dropped 33 points to lead No. 10 Davidson over No. 3 Wisconsin in the Midwest Regional semifinals on Friday night.

Davidson cashed as 4-point underdogs as the game played over the 126.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Brandon Rush scored 16 points as No. 1 Kansas defeated No. 12 Villanova 72-57 in the Midwest Regional semifinals on Friday night.

Kansas covered as 11.5-point favorites as the game played under the 141.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.

Team records:
Davidson: 29-6 SU, 23-10 ATS
Kansas: 34-3 SU, 19-14-2 ATS

Davidson most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
After a win are 10-0

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
After playing Villanova are 2-0
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Davidson is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas's last 7 games

 

South Region Final: Texas (2) vs. Memphis (1)

The bracket makers had it right in the South. Texas Longhorns will 'host' the Memphis Tigers Sunday when they meet at Houston's Reliant Stadium in the South Region final. Both teams were impressive in romping to Friday wins and now the top-seeded Tigers face a hostile crowd as they try to advance to the Final Four.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Longhorns, while the game's total is sitting at 145.

D.J. Augustin scored 23 points as No. 2 Texas rolled past No. 3 Stanford 82-62 in the semifinals of the South Regional on Friday night.

Texas covered as 1.5-point favorites as the teams played over the 135-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Derrick Rose dropped 27 points as No. 1 Memphis defeated No. 5 Michigan State 92-74 in the semifinals of the South Regional on Friday night.

Memphis covered as 5-point favorites as the teams played over the 134.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Team records:
Texas: 31-6 SU, 17-13-2 ATS
Memphis: 36-1 SU, 18-19 ATS

Texas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
After playing Stanford are 1-0
After a win are 8-2

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 10-0
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
Texas is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

 

Xavier-UCLA Betting Preview

It's time for Elite 8 betting as Xavier takes on UCLA. The Musketeers enter 30-6 straight up but just 16-15 against the spread. They have though covered all three of their games in the Big Dance.

UCLA is 34-3 straight up and 21-15 against the spread. The Bruins have dropped 4-of-5 against the spread. Against common opponents, UCLA is 3-0 straight up and where it really counts, while Xavier is 2-1 outright and 0-3 in the back pocket.

UCLA is shooting an amazing 47.8 percent to teams that normally allow just 43.1.  They also hold opponents to 3.2 percent below their normal average.

Xavier shoots lights out as well. They make 47.8 percent of their shots to squads that normally allow 43.5.  On defense it's 40.6 percent against to 44.6.

Sportsbooks currently have the Bruins as a 5.5-6 point favorite with the total fairly steady across the board at 154.5.

Some betting trends for this contest (all records against the spread): Xavier is 7-0 as an NCAA Tournament dog and 12-2 in all neutral floors as a puppy. UCLA is 35-16 off a ATS loss, but they have failed in four straight games to teams with a winning percentage above .600.

Totals bettors will want to note that Xavier is a big March Madness "over" team having exceeded the total in 10-of-11 NCAA Tournament games. Get the spread betting winners for today's card and every day at OffshoreInsiders.com   

Knicks-Raptors Preview

The division rival New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Air Canada Centre.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Knicks forced overtime and then finished off the Heat 103-96 on Wednesday. The Knicks failed to cover the 8-point spread, but the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 188.

Jamal Crawford led the Knicks with 22 points, and Zach Randolph added 16 in the win.

Chris Bosh netted 21 points with six rebounds on Wednesday, as the Raptors defeated the Pistons 89-82. The Raptors covered the 1.5-point spread, but the 171 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 185.5.

Rasho Nesterovic had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Raptors, and T.J. Ford added 13 points and nine assists in the win.

Team records:
New York: 20-51 SU, 30-40-1 ATS
Toronto: 36-35 SU, 37-34 ATS

New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Miami are 1-9
After a win are 2-8

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 2-8
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 16 of New York's last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
New York is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Toronto is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against New York
Toronto is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing New York

Next up:
New York at Atlanta, Sunday, March 30
Toronto home to New Orleans, Sunday, March 30

 

Nets-Pacers Who Will Cover?

The fans at Conseco Fieldhouse will be treated to a game between the New Jersey Nets and the Indiana Pacers when they take their seats on Friday.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Five players registered 20 or more points on Wednesday, lifting the Nets to a 124-117 win over the Pacers. The Nets covered the 6-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 214.

Josh Boone tossed in 26 points, while Vince Carter and Devin Harris each had 22 in the win.

The Pacers fell 124-117 to the Nets last time out, as 6-point underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 214.

Mike Dunleavy threw in a game-high 33 points with six rebounds and seven assists in the loss.

Current streak:
New Jersey has won 2 straight games.
Indiana has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
New Jersey: 31-41 SU, 30-41-1 ATS
Indiana: 29-43 SU, 33-37-2 ATS

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Phoenix are 6-4
After playing Indiana are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 5-5
After playing New Jersey are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
New Jersey is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Indiana
New Jersey is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Jersey's last 8 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indiana's last 8 games when playing New Jersey
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games at home

Next up:
New Jersey home to Phoenix, Saturday, March 29
Indiana home to Miami, Monday, March 31

 

Round of 16: Michigan State vs. Memphis

The Michigan State Spartans are proving to be what many observers feared they might be - bracket-busting, upset specialists. The Memphis Tigers, the South Region's top seed, had better be ready Friday at Reliant Stadium because the Spartans boast the talent and size to pull this upset. And with Memphis struggling against from the free-throw line, the point spread is staying in check.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total is sitting at 136.

Drew Neitzel scored 21 points on Saturday as Michigan State defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 65-54 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Panthers had been favored by 2.5 points in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (132).

The Tigers defeated Mississippi State 77-74 as a 9-point favorite in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (137).

Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose each scored 17 points for Memphis, while Joey Dorsey deposited 13 points in the win.

Team records:
Michigan State: 27-8 SU, 16-15-1 ATS
Memphis: 35-1 SU, 17-19 ATS

Michigan State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Michigan State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan State's last 6 games
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games